Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ashurst advises Negentropy Capital Partners on Italian investments

The Ashurst team led by partners Antonios Nezeritis and Isabelle Lentz advised on the Luxembourg aspects of the investments.

Important updates to the BVI trust legislation ensure that it remains a leading jurisdiction of choice for international high net worth families

These new features were brought in following a thorough review of the worldwide trust landscape, conducted by the STEP BVI Trust and Succession Law Review Committee

Collas Crill Advises Guernsey post on HRAIR Acquisition

Collas Crill acted as lead counsel with a team made up of Partner Matt Gilley, Of Counsel Fiona Wilson and Associate Alex Wileman-Smith.

Carey Olsen leads on five jurisdictional chapters in latest edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

In total, the guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments across 16 jurisdictions

The Cayman Islands administrative fines regime

CIMA may impose such administrative fines in respect of breaches of certain prescribed provisions, categorised as minor, serious or very serious.

Walkers (Bermuda) Limited Acts on Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund GBP5 Billion Longevity Swap

Barclays Retirement Fund entered into the longevity swap arrangement with RGA to hedge its longevity risk exposure via a Bermuda reinsurance of a Guernsey in order to optimise payment obligations to its members and reduce risk related to increasing life e

A New Offshore Option for SPACs - SPAC to the (TISE) future...?

They are by no means new, but as is well documented, have been enjoying a huge resurgence. In the US, SPAC Insider reported $36.2 billion raised in gross proceeds during 2020 (compared to $13.6 billion in 2019 and $10.8 in 2018).

Walkers Bermuda acts on Lancashire Holdings Limited’s offering of US$400 million 2041 Notes

The Walkers team, instructed by Willkie Farr & Gallagher's London office, included Bermuda partner Peter Dunlop and senior associates Nathalie West and Melanie Fullerton.

Harneys advises GLY Capital Management on its US$300 million Future of Mobility Fund

The Harneys team was led by Asia Head of Funds and Regulatory, Maggie Kwok

Carey Olsen shortlisted for best offshore law firm at Asia Legal Awards

Winners of the Asia Legal Awards will be announced during a virtual event on Wednesday 5 May.

BVI Court injuncts EGM to consider privatisation

If consummated, the current proposed merger would see the two founders of the company assume private ownership of Newater together with a PRC investor.

Walkers (Cayman) acts on Vector Acquisition Corporation II's Upsized US$450 Million IPO

Vector Capital's previous SPAC (Vector Acquisition Corporation) recently raised US$300 million in September 2020 and is pending an acquisition of Rocket Lab.

Breach of fiduciary duties: Privy Council intervenes in findings of fact of lower courts

The Board overturned the decisions of both lower courts, finding that there was no evidence that the Respondent ceased to be a de jure director and that she had acted in breach of her fiduciary duties as a director.

Ireland’s Investment Limited Partnership Reform – The Future Looks Bright

The Act is intended to modernise Ireland’s existing legal framework applicable to regulated investment limited partnerships (ILPs) bringing it in line with comparable partnership vehicles available in other leading fund jurisdictions.

Major Updates to the BVI's Trusts and Probate Laws

These amendments are set to enhance further the BVI's standing as a leading jurisdiction for trusts and private client business.

BVI Court injuncts EGM to consider privatisation

If consummated, the current proposed merger would see the two founders of the company assume private ownership of Newater together with a PRC investor.

Discontinued proceedings – a costly business

The Court also cited the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal decision in Weavering v Peterson and Ekstrom stating that as a matter of procedure

International Tax Authority (ITA) investigations, enforcement powers and new legislative developments

Phil and Josh discuss some expected changes to the legislation, including limited partnerships registered in the BVI without legal personality being brought within the regime.

Mourant tops global Powerwomen Awards list

Diversity of talent is integral to providing our clients with the best services and solutions through the contribution of diverse perspectives.

Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Penalties in the UAE

This article will discuss the most salient aspects of the AML Law as well as any penalties flowing from its contravention.